Accounts Payable Team Lead
Department: Finance & Legal
Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time
Location: Vancouver
Reporting To: Kyle Misik
Compensation: $60,000 - $75,000 / year
Description
Hi there, we’re Article. ? Since 2013, we have been redefining the furniture industry one sofa at a time, it’s not easy — it requires solving challenging, meaningful problems. This is where you come in, as the Accounts Payable (AP) Team Lead, you'll be responsible for leading the day-to-day AP operations and a team of 2, ensuring timely payments to our vendors.
Why We Need You:
Reporting to the Assistant Controller, the Accounts Payable Team Lead is someone who is strong in execution and knowledgeable in Accounts Payable best practices and processes. Within your first few months, you’ll streamline AP processes and improve vendor payment timelines.
This role will be involved in creating weekly and monthly bank payment runs, overseeing credit card programs, and fostering the growth of two AP Associates. The Accounts Payable Team Lead will collaborate with business partners internally and externally, and will execute on process improvement projects to level up our accounts payable team. You will collaborate proactively with the operational accounting team on invoice coding and reconciliations in support of the internal financials being delivered accurately and timely.
Additionally, you will be asked to execute on special projects with the direction of the Assistant Controller. This will be your opportunity to learn about the larger picture and pick up new skills.
We are a hybrid team - you'll be in the office 3 days per week (Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday)
Why Article?
As a Particle (people of Article), you will have a high level of autonomy to solve challenging, meaningful problems the best way you can. That means you’re trusted to explore solutions you believe will work best (you’re the expert, after all). You’ll do all this while growing your skills within a company that is redefining the furniture industry.
What You’ll Do:
Overseeing the Tipalti invoice workflow to ensure the timely processing of vendor invoices and payments
Lead and support two Accounts Payable Associates, including workload allocation, growth and development, and performance feedback
Execute continuous improvement projects on internal workflow processes.
Set up and process domestic and international bank payments in accordance with company policies and timelines
Ensure accuracy and completeness of payment information before approval and submission.
Initiating and reviewing the weekly accounts payable invoice payment runs.
Oversee issuance, reconciliation, and monitoring of employee credit cards in SAP Concur.
Ensuring the timely submission of expense reports and enforcing compliance with internal credit card policies
Provide hands-on support during peak periods or coverage needs.
Assist the core accounting team in reviewing, updating, and maintaining accurate general ledger coding for vendor invoices
Assist the core accounting team in clearing aged invoicing from the accounts payable subledger in NetSuite
Communicate regularly with procurement, operations, and other departments to resolve invoice discrepancies and clarify coding or policy questions
Educate and inform internal business partners about accounts payable policies, timelines, and documentation requirements
Assist in implementing AP-related projects or initiatives under the direction of the Assistant Controller
Monitor AP transactions for adherence to internal controls and accounting standards
Participate in audits and provide required documentation and explanations as needed
Ensure SOP’s and process documentation are current, and establish new documentation for new processes
Who You Are:
Qualifications
2+ years in Accounts Payable or Accounts Receivable, ideally with some leadership experience
Experience overseeing internal financial controls
Familiar with treasury, cash management, and banking platforms
Experience working in a medium-to-large company and handling high transaction volumes
Tools We Use
Tipalti
SAP Concur
NetSuite (Experience with these is helpful, but not required)
Additional Requirements
Experience managing and mentoring team members
Legally able to work in Canada
Completion of a criminal background check
Perks & Benefits:
Wealth:
The salary range is $60,000 to $75,000. The starting salary will be determined by your transferable skills, knowledge, work experience, and the hiring team’s budget, which is based on business needs, market compensation data, and internal equity
4% RRSP matched contributions through Wealthsimple
Life:
15 days of vacation*
6 well-being (sick) days
1 Inclusion and Diversity Day
Hybrid work: 3 days a week in the office
Work remotely (anywhere in the world) for up to 3 weeks
Total Health:
Excellent extended health and dental benefits packages
$1000 health/lifestyle spending account* for your total physical and mental well-being
TELUS Health App
Mental Health Assistance/Counselling
Virtual medical appointments
Office Space:
The Article HQ is a converted warehouse, with an open, accessible layout and no offices (even for our founders)
Work from your desk, an Article sofa, collaboration spaces, or a private meeting room
Standup desks can be requested
Our kitchens are stocked with salty, sweet, and healthy snacks, & all the premium coffees and teas to keep you buzzing
Pickleball, badminton, and table tennis matches happen, from very competitive to very casual
On-site fitness equipment with showers and towel service
A dog-friendly office - well-socialized pups are welcome
Getting here:
Free street parking (first come, first serve; no reserved spots for senior leaders)
Indoor secure bike storage with change rooms and showers
20-minute walk to either Main Street- Science World or VCC Clark Skytrain stations
Extra:
45% discount on our entire product range (15% for friends and family)
*Prorated
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